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Pediatric Reserve Nurse II - Day Surgery

Children's Wisconsin · Milwaukee, WI · Part time

Posted Sep 10, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

As a Tier II reserve nurse, you'd submit 96 hours of availability per six-week schedule. How does that fit your life?

What they are checking: Whether they can meet the reserve availability requirements reliably.

You work only some shifts. How do you stay current on Day Surgery processes and changes?

What they are checking: Whether they take responsibility for staying up to date as a reserve nurse.

Tell me about a time you joined a team you didn't know well and had to fit in quickly.

What they are checking: Whether they can step into a team and contribute without slowing others down.

Tell me about a time you caught a safety issue before a procedure.

What they are checking: Whether they are careful enough to stop problems before they reach the OR.

What would you do

A child seems to have a cold on the day of surgery. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they report illness to anesthesia rather than letting surgery move forward unchecked.

How do you help a nervous child and parent before surgery?

What they are checking: Whether they can calm families with practical, age-based strategies.

How do you keep the day moving when surgeries are running late?

What they are checking: Whether they communicate with families and the OR to manage delays smoothly.

About the work

Walk me through how you'd prepare a child for outpatient surgery.

What they are checking: Whether they know pre-op checks like NPO status, consent, allergies and site marking.

What discharge instructions would you give after a common outpatient surgery?

What they are checking: Whether they can give clear home care instructions and warning signs.

How do you delegate tasks while staying responsible for patient care?

What they are checking: Whether they understand what an RN can hand off to support staff and what must stay with the nurse.

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The full job description

As published by Children's Wisconsin.

At Children’s Wisconsin, we believe kids deserve the best. Children’s Wisconsin is a nationally recognized health system dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children. We provide primary care, specialty care, urgent care, emergency care, community health services, foster and adoption services, child and family counseling, child advocacy services and family resource centers. Our reputation draws patients and families from around the country. We offer a wide variety of rewarding career opportunities and are seeking individuals dedicated to helping us achieve our vision of the healthiest kids in the country. If you want to work for an organization that makes a difference for children and families, and encourages you to be at your best every day, please apply today. Please follow this link for a closer look at what it’s like to work at Children’s Wisconsin: https://www.instagram.com/lifeatcw/ At Children's Wisconsin, we believe that even the shortest hospital visit can make a lifelong impact. Our Day Surgery team plays a vital role in helping children and families feel supported and cared for during outpatient surgical procedures. We're looking for compassionate and detail orientated professionals to join our dedicated Day Surgery family. Hours: Tier II PRN are required to submit 96 hours total of availability for a 6 week schedule and a total of 66 hours will be chosen from those hours. Of the 96 hours submitted, it is required for at least 3 days to be Fridays and 30 of those hours should be off shifts. The off shifts can be any day of the week, but include hours that go beyond 3pm (i.e. 9:30am-6pm). Day Surgery is not open weekends or holidays. Responsibilities include being a partner in the care management team, providing coordination and management of patient care to pediatric patients and families within a continuum of care and delegating patient activities as appropriate within a care management assignment. Position Requires: • Graduate of an accredited school of nursing in order to meet the recommended entry level for a professional nurse (or equivalent academic and/or professional experience). • 2 years of prior nursing experience. • A license to practice professional nursing in the State of Wisconsin. Candidates must show proof of license on or before first day of employment. • Current CPR certification - Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers through American Heart or American Red Cross is required. Children's Wisconsin is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees. We treat everyone with dignity, respect, and fairness. We do not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by the law. Certifications/Licenses: BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/National Safety Council, License RN-Registered Nurse (30) - State of Wisconsin

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